Cloud Engineer

Populous; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k

FSA/HSA

Paid time off

Continuing education benefits

Job summary

Populous is seeking a Cloud Engineer with 5+ years of experience working with AWS and Azure to join our Global Information Technology team in Los Angeles. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure, and collaborate across time zones.

Responsibilities include designing secure networking, managing Palo Alto firewalls, and maintaining IaC with AWS CDK/TypeScript, plus supporting CI/CD pipelines and cloud migrations across multi-cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field is required.
• 5+ years of experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms.
• Experience with cloud networking concepts (VPC/VNets, subnets, routing).
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure in AWS and Azure.
• Architect secure networking (VPCs/VNets, subnets, routing).
• Manage firewall rules and security controls (Palo Alto, SGs, NSGs).
• Maintain IaC (AWS CDK, TypeScript) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor performance, availability, and security; support cloud migrations.

Skills

AWS

Azure

VPC/VNet concepts

CI/CD

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

Palo Alto Firewalls

GitHub Actions

CI/CD tools

Job description

We design the places where people love to be together — and we can’t do it without you.

Populous is all about people — it’s in our name. Attracting and retaining talented people who are passionate about their work is what makes us thrive. As a global firm, we have established roots in cities across the world, uncovering the very best local talent. The diversity of our team is our greatest strength and one of the most powerful sources of our creativity. We believe in supporting each other, coming together as a team to make sure everyone is fulfilled professionally, creatively, and personally.

Why Work With Us

Culture

Populous is built around the core values of integrity, entrepreneurial creativity, excellence and enjoyment. There are many milestones and celebrations along the way — yours and ours — and we share in these special moments together. We also reach beyond our offices to help make our local communities stronger, from engaging with university students and taking part in urban clean-up projects, to partnering with sports charities and promoting sustainable design.

Understanding people is what Populous is all about — and that begins with the people in our team. That’s why we have designed a comprehensive benefits program to support your employee experience at Populous and your life outside of work, including flexible work environments. From CrossFit in London, to the Noosa Triathlon in Australia to mental health check-ins in the Americas, we have all kinds of initiatives to help you keep mind and body in top condition.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging

With more than 1,600 colleagues in 33 offices spanning four continents, we value the incredible range of talents, beliefs, experiences and perspectives of every person that makes up our team. You bring your authentic self and we’ll set the stage for you to succeed.

Professional Development

Populous is a team of people that are emotionally connected to their work. We wouldn’t have it any other way. From mentor programs and cross-disciplinary design charettes to global conferences, you will have a wealth of opportunities to innovate and learn, shaping your career to meet your personal goals.

Our commitment to innovative design has earned us the top spot in architecture on Fast Company\'s list of the world\'s 50 most innovative companies.

“We are a team of fans, dreamers, thinkers and doers. We come together to amplify the magic of fandom and break barriers for the future of sports and entertainment.”

What happens when you provoke designers to bring to life a digital footprint?

Tapping the Power of a Global Knowledge Network

We design places where people love to be together.

Populous is a global design firm that began with a singular focus: to draw people together around the things they love, through experiences that capture all the senses, amplifying the atmosphere of excitement and pure joy shared in human moments.

We’ve designed and delivered some of the world\'s most memorable civic, sports and entertainment buildings, from iconic stadia to ground-breaking live music venues. Populous is where architects and designers of all kinds create moments bigger than ourselves. We offer the best of both worlds: the resources and impact of the design giants and the tightly knit atmosphere and growth opportunities of smaller firms.

What We Offer:

Professional & Personal Development Programs + Summer Hours + Hybrid Schedule + On-Site Gym (Dallas/KC) + Paid Architect Licensure & Certifications Exams + Wedding Pay + Charitable Match Program + Market Leading Wellness Health and Welfare Benefits.

Who We Are Looking For:

We’re seeking a Cloud Engineer with 5+ years of experience working with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms to join our Global Information Technology team.

Collaborating across time zones with our Digital team and others, you’ll design, implement and maintain scalable, secure and highly available cloud infrastructure. You’ll join a passionate and forward-thinking team using the latest tools and technologies to support cloud migration, optimize performance and ensure best practices across multi-cloud environments.

What Your Day Could Consist Of:

• Designing, deploying and managing cloud infrastructure in AWS and Azure environments.
• Architecting and implementing secure network solutions, including VPCs/VNets, subnets, routing and connectivity.
• Configuration and management of Palo Alto Firewalls, network security groups and security controls.
• Maintaining and extending existing Infrastructure-as-Code (AWS CDK, TypeScript), proposing improvements through standard review processes.
• Monitoring system performance, availability, and security using cloud-native and third-party tools.
• Support cloud migration strategies and hybrid cloud architecture.
• Designing and maintaining secure connectivity (VPN, site-to-site, client VPN, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute).
• Maintaining infrastructure supporting CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions runners, cloud environments, deployment targets).
• Supporting vulnerability response processes and remediation timelines.
• Troubleshooting and resolving cloud, network, and firewall-related issues.
• Support deployment infrastructure for web applications and on-premises software distribution.

Requirements For Success:

• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
• Understanding of cloud security principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Prometheus, etc.) is preferred.
• Knowledge of DevOps methodologies and Agile practices is preferred.
• Highly self-motivated and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Positive and professional attitude, resourceful nature and excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving capability.
• Highly trustworthy with the ability to effectively manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Outstanding communication skills and team-oriented mindset that encourages effective collaboration.
• Comfortable collaborating across disciplines, time zones and cultures.

Essential Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
• 5 + years of experience working with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms.
• Proven hands-on experience with cloud networking concepts (VPC, VNets, subnets, routing tables, DNS).
• Experience configuring and managing firewalls and security controls (Palo Alto, AWS Security Groups, NACLs, Azure NSGs, Azure Firewall, etc.).
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Experience in designing secure network connectivity (VPNs, private endpoints, hybrid networking).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).

Preferred:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect and/or Microsoft Azure Administrator/Architect certifications.
• Experience with advanced networking and security architectures (zero trust, segmentation, private networking).
• Experience in multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments.
• Travel may be required.
• Occasional long hours and after-hours work may be required.

Compensation:

• The projected salary range for this opportunity is $112,000 - $150,000 annually, and may be more or less depending on skills, experience and education.

Populous offers a competitive salary and bonus packages. We strive to offer our staff the best benefits package in the industry, at the lowest cost to employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k, FSA/HSA, paid time off and continuing education benefits. Populous is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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